Press Room
Current news and media resources highlighting our ongoing efforts to ensure quality education for children in need.
In the News
The latest press mentions & by-lined articles.
First Book Marks 25-Year Partnership with PRH, Sets 2030 Goal |
Publisher’s Weekly
14 Ways AI Can Further A Nonprofit’s Mission And Growth | Forbes
SONIC, Nonprofit Bring 3,000 Books to ‘Bookpalooza’ Event at Nashville Church | WSMV 4
Exclusive: Jeff Kinney Donates 20,000 Books a Month Ahead of 20th ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ | USA Today
The Next Generation of Mutualism | Stanford Social Innovation Review
Books About Everyone, for Everyone | The New York TImes
First Book Ups Bilingual Offerings with Barefoot Books | Publisher’s Weekly
Declutter and Give Back with Lego Replay Before the Holiday Rush | Forbes
Jeff Kinney’s ‘Hot Mess’ Tour Champions the Freedom to Read | Publisher’s Weekly
Diverse Books Matter. Paula Willey’s Top Recommendations for Pre- And Emerging Readers | Early Learning Nation
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2022-2023 Impact In Review
As First Book advances its mission in our 32nd year, the stakes for our nation’s children and educators have never been higher. The lasting effects of the pandemic have intensified the challenges for children in low-income communities. Drawing on decades of experience, First Book continues to redefine what it means to support education. By applying innovative, data-driven strategies from the private sector, we are addressing systemic failures and creating scalable, self-sustaining solutions.
